disengaged
ˌdɪs.ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd
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Definition of disengaged - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
emotionallynot involved or interested in something
  • She felt disengaged from the conversation.
detached uninvolved
2.
connectionnot connected or attached to something
  • The disengaged cable caused the machine to stop..
detached unattached
3.
sociallyfree from commitments or obligations
  • He remained disengaged during the entire event.
detached uncommitted
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Origin of disengaged

Latin, dis- (apart) + engage (to involve)

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disengaged
not paying attention or engaged
extreme boredom
extremely uninterested and disengaged from surroundings
transportation
with the vehicle's gear disengaged
disengaged
perform tasks without active engagement
disengagement
become mentally disengaged from surroundings
disengaged
no longer involved in a project or activity
engine operation
rate at which an engine runs while disengaged from the drivetrain

Examples of disengaged in a sentence

  • The students appeared disengaged from the lecture.
  • The disengaged part was found on the floor.
  • A disengaged wire can be dangerous.
  • She felt disengaged from the group's activities.
  • After the project ended, he was completely disengaged.

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  1. French:désengagé, débrayé, ...
  2. German:unbeteiligt, getrennt, ...
  3. Italian:distaccato, scollegato, ...
  4. Spanish:desconectado, desenganchado, ...
  5. Portuguese:desinteressado, desligado, ...
  6. Chinese:漠不关心, 脱离的, ...
  7. Japanese:無関心な, 切り離された, ...
  8. Arabic:غَيْر مُنْخَرِط, غَيْر مُتَّصِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְנוּתָק, לֹא מְחוּיָּב, ...
  10. Russian:безучастный, отсоединённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відсторонений, роз'єднаний, ...
  12. Hindi:उदासीन, अलग, ...
disengage
ˌdɪsɪnˈgeɪdʒ

Definition of disengage - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
freedomintr.become free from a connection or obligationintr.
  • She decided to disengage from the committee.
detach disconnect separate
2.
release detachtr.release from attachment or connectiontr.
  • He disengaged the latch and opened the gate..
detach release unfasten
3.
withdraw exitintr.withdraw from involvement or participationintr.
  • She decided to disengage from the heated debate..
detach withdraw
4.
militarytr./intr.TECH.withdraw forces from close actiontr./intr.TECH.
  • The troops were ordered to disengage from the battlefield.
retreat withdraw
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Origin of disengage

Old French, des- (apart) + engager (to pledge)

Examples of disengage in a sentence

  • The pilot had to disengage the autopilot during turbulence.
  • The mechanic disengaged the gears to stop the machine.
  • She managed to disengage herself from the conversation.
  • He chose to disengage from the project.
  • They decided to disengage from the negotiations.
  • The commander decided to disengage the troops at dawn.

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  1. French:se dégager, désengager, ...
  2. German:sich lösen, lösen, ...
  3. Italian:disimpegnarsi, sganciare, ...
  4. Spanish:desvincularse, desenganchar, ...
  5. Portuguese:desvincular-se, desengatar, ...
  6. Chinese:脱离, 脱开, ...
  7. Japanese:離れる, 外す, ...
  8. Arabic:انْفَصَلَ, فَصَلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְנַתֵּק, לְנַתֵּק, ...
  10. Russian:освобождаться, отсоединить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вийти, роз'єднати, ...
  12. Hindi:अलग हो जाना, अलग करना, ...

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